KAWS
13 works currently available
Artist

KAWS

Why Rare Form selected this artist

Working across contemporary practice KAWS is represented on Rare Form because the works we can offer meet the Rare Form Standard: a reviewed seller, disclosed documentation and condition described as recorded.

Top 5 works

Signature pieces by KAWS

KAWS — Piranhas while you're sleeping
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
Piranhas while you're sleeping
$51,932
Demand score 78 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 82 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — The things that comfort
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
The things that comfort
$36,879
Demand score 71 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 74 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — You Should Know I Know (YSKiK)
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
You Should Know I Know (YSKiK)
$33,116
Demand score 84 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 75 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — Warm Regards
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
Warm Regards
$22,429
Demand score 72 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 73 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — Kaws Share
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
Kaws Share
$10,800
Demand score 82 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 78 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Market intelligence

KAWS — market performance

Historical market information is provided for context and does not represent a prediction of future value.

Works available on Rare Form
13
Works placed on Rare Form
0
Median asking price
$9,000
Asking range
$5,500 – $51,932

Counted from the Rare Form catalogue. Asking prices are prices offered, not prices realised.

Asking-price levels on Rare Form
Lowest$5,500
Median$9,000
Highest$51,932
Published price trend
softening-11% vs prior 12 months

Median realised price, editions and multiples.

Source: Aggregated published auction results · 12 months to June 2026 · Sample: 690 lots

Median of sold editions and sculptural multiples. Buyer's premium included.

Auction history
Historical high at auction
$14,800,000
The KAWS Album (2005), Sotheby's Hong Kong
Source: Sotheby's published results · April 2019 · USD · Buyer's premium included
Published price including buyer's premium, converted from HKD at the sale-date rate.
Auction range, paintings
$180,000 – $1,900,000
Source: Aggregated published auction results · January 2024 – June 2026 · USD · Sample: 97 lots · Buyer's premium included
Interquartile range of sold acrylic-on-canvas lots. Bought-in lots excluded.
Auction frequency
≈ 480 lots per year
Source: Aggregated published auction results · Rolling 24 months to June 2026 · Sample: 961 lots
All catalogued lots offered, including sculpture multiples.

Last reviewed 8 August 2026.

Full catalogue

13 works

KAWS — Alone Again (Unique Screen print)
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
Alone Again (Unique Screen print)
$6,480
Demand score 78 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 75 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — GONE (Portfolio)
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
GONE (Portfolio)
$6,960
Demand score 75 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 76 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — Urge VII (Gray)
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
Urge VII (Gray)
$7,200
Demand score 90 out of 100, Exceptional. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 73 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — Running Snoopy (Tension)
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
Running Snoopy (Tension)
$8,400
Demand score 85 out of 100, Exceptional. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 70 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — Stormtrooper (Companion Figure)
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
Stormtrooper (Companion Figure)
Painted cast vinyl
$8,400
Demand score 81 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 74 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — URGE I
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
URGE I
$9,000
Demand score 76 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 70 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — Running Snoopy (Brooklyn Museum Variant)
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
Running Snoopy (Brooklyn Museum Variant)
$9,000
Demand score 82 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 67 out of 100, Steady. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — Kaws Share
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
Kaws Share
$10,800
Demand score 82 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 78 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — Warm Regards
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
Warm Regards
$22,429
Demand score 72 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 73 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — You Should Know I Know (YSKiK)
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
You Should Know I Know (YSKiK)
$33,116
Demand score 84 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 75 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — The things that comfort
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
The things that comfort
$36,879
Demand score 71 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 74 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — Piranhas while you're sleeping
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
Piranhas while you're sleeping
$51,932
Demand score 78 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 82 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
KAWS — Astro Boy (Mono)
Documentation reviewed
KAWS
Astro Boy (Mono)
Screenprint
$5,500
Demand score 82 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 77 out of 100, Strong. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Buying guide

Buying KAWS: values, editions and authentication

KAWS trades across two connected markets — fine-art screenprints and collectible figures — with different buyers and different price logic. Understanding which one a work belongs to is the first step to pricing it correctly.

The market

Print portfolios from the last fifteen years have a dense auction record and are among the most straightforward contemporary editions to value. Figures are driven by release scarcity and colourway, and the resale market prices unopened, box-fresh examples materially above opened ones. Both markets cooled from their 2021 highs and now reward patience.

Editions and formats

Screenprints are usually issued in editions of 100 to 500, signed, dated and numbered on the reverse. Figures are produced in far larger but still finite runs, often in multiple colourways released simultaneously — the scarcer colourway in a set generally holds value best.

Authentication

Prints should carry the artist's signature, date and edition number on the verso together with the publisher's invoice. Figures should retain original packaging and, where issued, the accompanying certificate. Counterfeit figures are widespread; provenance from an original retail or gallery source matters more here than in any other part of the market.

Condition red flags

  • Figures without original packaging, or with resealed or reprinted boxes
  • Prints with light-fade in the flat colour fields, where damage is highly visible
  • Missing verso signature, date or edition number on a work described as a signed edition
  • Sellers unable to name the original point of sale for a figure

Questions collectors ask about KAWS

How much is a KAWS print worth?
Signed screenprints commonly trade from the mid four figures to the mid five figures depending on the series, edition size and condition. Complete portfolios sell at a premium to the sum of their individual sheets, and condition — particularly colour freshness — swings prices within the same edition considerably.
Do KAWS figures hold their value?
Scarce colourways in original unopened packaging have held value best; widely produced releases have not. Treat figures as a supply-driven collectible market rather than a fine-art one, and keep the box.
How can I tell a genuine KAWS print?
Check the verso for the artist's signature, date and edition number, match those against the published edition details, and require an invoice from the original publisher or gallery. For figures, insist on packaging and a traceable point of sale.
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